HB 644 — An Act amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the Cosmetology Law, further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions relating to booth rental prohibited.

PRINTER'S NO.    653

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



                         HOUSE BILL
                         No. 644
                                               Session of
                                                 2025

     INTRODUCED BY MAKO, FLOOD, HANBIDGE AND NEILSON,
        FEBRUARY 20, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,
        FEBRUARY 20, 2025


                                    AN ACT
 1   Amending the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), entitled "An
 2      act to promote the public health and safety by providing for
 3      examination, licensing and granting of permits for those who
 4      desire to engage in the profession of cosmetology; defining
 5      cosmetology, and regulating cosmetology salons, schools,
 6      students, apprentices, teachers, managers, manicurists and
 7      cosmetologists; conferring powers and duties upon the
 8      Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs of the
 9      Department of State; providing for appeals to certain courts
10      by applicants and licensees; and providing penalties,"
11      further providing for definitions; and repealing provisions
12      relating to booth rental prohibited.
13      The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
14   hereby enacts as follows:
15      Section 1.    The definition of "booth space" in section 1 of
16   the act of May 3, 1933 (P.L.242, No.86), referred to as the
17   Cosmetology Law, is amended to read:
18      Section 1.    Definitions.--The following words and phrases
19   when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in
20   this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
21      * * *
22      ["Booth space" means the area of a salon in which a licensed
 1   cosmetologist or a holder of a limited license provides to a
 2   client a service for which a license is required under this
 3   act.]
 4      * * *
 5      Section 2.   Section 8.1 of the act, amended October 16, 2024
 6   (P.L.983, No.100), is repealed:
 7      [Section 8.1.   Booth Rental Prohibited.--The rental of booth
 8   space by an owner of a cosmetology salon, or the owner of a
 9   salon limited to esthetics or nail technology to any holder of a
10   license issued under this act is unlawful.]
11      Section 3.   This act shall take effect immediately.




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